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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
Jan 2016 rack and pinion replaced under warranty 

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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2014 - Jan 2022
Aug 2014

2000 mi
Check engine light kept coming on and along with traction control light. Took car to dealer who pulled the code said it was throttle out of range and that it would go away on its own. Kept happening for almost a week problem went away. 
Jan 2018

48000 mi

US $100
Cam sensor problems, multiple trips required to diagnose. Replacing sensor, ecm, and various timing parts to solve it. 
Oct 2021

83000 mi

US $800
Transmission completely failed, had to be replaced with a rebuilt unit, cost covered under the Subaru extended warranty (100,000 miles) Exhaust system rotted out, complete replacement 
Dec 2021

86000 mi

US $400
Repeated OBD codes for cam position sensor, dealer had previously swapped the two sensors into the other position and the code followed the bad sensor to the new location. Dealer replaced the bad sensor and oil control valve 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2013 - Aug 2023
Feb 2015

24000 mi
I was Weak and no start conditions, confirmed at local auto parts store that battery was showing bad. Took to dealer and they confirmed battery was bad and replaced at no charge 
Sep 2015

38000 mi
the driver seat developed a squeak when making right turns, they said the seat mount failed and they had to replace the driver seat. 
Dec 2015

44000 mi
previoulsy replaced seat due to squeak when making turns, turned out the squeak returned quickly after replacement, and determined seat belt buckle that bolted onto seat. problems getting part made the repair take longer. 
Jun 2016

54000 mi

US $996
Both rear wheel bearings were needing to be replaced due to excessive noise. The flange on the muffler was rusted and there was a hole causing excessive noise. 
Sep 2021

151000 mi

US $1470
CVT Valve Body replacement due to failed solenoid. This was part of an extended warranty campaign, but I was beyond in miles when it failed and had to pay 100% 

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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Hampshire, United States
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

118000 mi

US $1050
Replaced leaking radiator. Replaced muffler and exhaust pipes 

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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2013 - Sep 2019
Jan 2014

5580 mi

C $2200
Clutch failure. Clutch was burnt but not the direct cause. Possibly the snap ring on the wedge collar failed. Bought new clutch, flywheel, and a Monoloc collar. 10000km maintenance done. 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Florida, United States
Apr 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

16000 mi

US $950
piston broke, channel that holds rings. had to replace piston, 3 days later bearing for connecting rod on same piston disentigrated 

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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2014 - Apr 2016
Jul 2014

4500 mi
rebuilt reverse as was out of spec. all but main shaft replaced 
Feb 2015

11000 mi
accelerator pedal replaced 
Jul 2015

16000 mi
vehicle was out of time. vehicle re-timed 
Feb 2016

24600 mi
gas pedal replaced 
Mar 2016

26000 mi
reverse light filling with water 
Apr 2016

26000 mi
the repair took 5 total trips, ending with the car being taken to the dealer's body shop where they found something inside the tailgate out of alignment 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Illinois, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2018
Jun 2017

34000 mi
Failed rod bearing. Rebuilt engine and replaced turbo unit. 

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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013

3740 mi
Repaint door jambs, filler area and hood hinge area that were poorly painted from new 
Dec 2016

67580 mi

C $165
Exhaust donut seized. 1 hr plus parts. Noted at time of last service but not contacted or carried out by dealer at that time 
Feb 2017

72540 mi

C $250
Noise in rear drivetrain. left hand wheel bearing replaced. Full assembly replaced. I took old one home and pressed apart. Outer hub bearing surface damaged. Noted no shim or adjustment possible at manufacture. Part not repairable. 
Jun 2017

81840 mi

C $170
Air conditioning not cooling the car. Dealer tested on a cool day and said within limits. They did not do the full diagnostic I asked for. Retesting after my complaint found system pressure low and refill point leaking. 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maine, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
Apr 2014

5000 mi
Replaced front wheel bearing 
May 2015

35700 mi
replaced external temperature sensor 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Nov 2016

3920 mi
Fabric hiding steering column detached. Dealer fixed. 
Aug 2017

5580 mi

C $250
Clunking noise heard when parallel parking or turning around in a driveway. Dealer fixed problem by (apparently) cleaning brakes. 
Nov 2017

5580 mi
Noticed water in spare tire well; appears to come from rear hatch area. Waiting for warmer weather to repair. Problem technically occurred under warranty, but I mistakenly believed I had not fully closed the hatch and so did not deal with it then. 
Sep 2019

7440 mi

C $250
Gear position sensor failed; needed to be replaced. Repaired water leak at same time. 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017

37 mi

C $60
Aux. Drive Tensioner Failed. Tensioner replaced under warranty. Belt Replaced. 

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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in Texas, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2022
Jul 2016

35500 mi
Unable to shift out of park because brake sensor failed 
Oct 2017

64000 mi

US $30
Passenger Fog Lamp shroud fell off. Ordered new one to put on. 
Jun 2020

98000 mi

US $1500
throttle body needed to be repaired 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Illinois, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

19000 mi
Adjustment to brake sensor after getting ABS, traction control, and hill assist lights turn on in middle of drive. 
Dec 2021

74000 mi

US $12
Replaced broken hub bolt. 

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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

Subaru Impreza / WRX in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

12000 mi
Battery required a jump start and tested low/bad. Dealer tested and confirmed, replaced under new car warranty. 
Jun 2018

16000 mi

US $275
Replace failed air conditioner compressor. Subaru contributed goodwill payment towards repair in view of very low mileage. 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2014 - Oct 2019
Dec 2016

36000 mi
There is no repair, but I wanted to communicate that this car is burning oil, and I'm having to add oil 2-3 times in between 7500mi oil changes. I have complained to Subaru, and they say this is "normal" which is a crock of bull. 
Jan 2018

48000 mi

US $139
The battery in this car has been terrible. 3 times it has been too low to start the car after leaving the ignition on for under 10 minutes. Most recently it was seriously struggling and then failed to start the car in the cold (28F) weather. Decided to just buy a new, larger CCA battery for it. Also, at no point during the failed starts has the Low Battery voltage indicator come on, despite it failing to start the car. Not very impressed with my first Subaru so far. 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015

6800 mi
Car was delivered new with a faulty steering wheel control knob (audio volume). Supposed to light up. Did not. Missed during quality control out of the plant and by the dealer. Minor issue. Will be repaired at next maintenance trip... 
Oct 2015

13020 mi
car was deliverd in Oct '14 with a faulty driver steering wheel volume control button. repaired at this maint. trip. 
Jun 2016

24800 mi
clutch pedal squeeking. annoying. 
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2019
Jan 2017

43000 mi
Oil sensor light kept going on. It turned out that a piece of silicone was tripping the sensor. The dealership either replaced the piece or tucked it back into place and it's been fine since. 

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